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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.41, 316.53 and 142.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.41, 316.53 and 142.02 is: 195.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.41 : 316.53 = 142.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.41/316.53 = 142.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.41x = 316.53 × 142.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.41x = 44,953.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,953.59/229.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.95

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